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    Louie's Cafe

    3.8 (273 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chris T.

    Louie's is Baton Rouge's premier greasy spoon. I've been going there for almost 20 years, and I've never been disappointed. It's a true culinary relic--and an homage to the hundreds of diners that littered the American landscape in the 60s and 70's.

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    Micayla B.

    I feel the spirit of Anthony Bourdain this morning. Good food. Delicious Awoooooooooooga

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    Wyatt M.

    If you have not eaten here yet it's a must if you are on or near the LSU campus. Every time we eat here it is a pleasant experience. Great food, great employees and great customer service! I ate here plenty of times when I was at LSU and still try to make it by most weekends! 10/10 recommend!

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    Keith H.

    Louie's Cafe is a legendary place in Baton Rouge. They have moved to a little larger location in the same general area, but are almost always very busy. It's a full service breakfast and lunch location, and everything they have is amazing! It's fed generations of LSU students and Baton Rouge natives, and there's a reason it's still in business today. Breakfast is a major attraction here, and they have everything from the classic combos, to amazing omelettes, and waffles and pancakes. They are known especially for their hash-browns, which are made from cubed potatoes with onions and peppers grilled along with them. They can be had as a side dish, or as a main course with a variety of toppings. Another famous breakfast speciality is the biscuits, which are possibly the best in Baton Rouge. These big rich pillows of goodness are fine with butter and jelly, but even better with gravy. However, there are other meals to be had here. They have a wide variety of lunch or brunch options. I like to mix and match, and sometimes have a burger for breakfast with a side of hash-browns. They have your basics and southern specialties. It's hard to go wrong with thier menu. While the food is the star of the show here, the service and staff need to be commended. I always find the waitstaff to be prompt and helpful. But if one really wants to be involved in the action, ask to be seated at the bar by kitchen area and watch the grilling up close. Seems there's always a pile of potatoes being converted into hash-browns, orders being served up, and the hustle and bustle of an active restaurant. It's fun to watch!

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    Georneisha R.

    The service was awesome! Our waitress was very attentive and polite. All of the food was hot and fresh!

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    Sadie E.

    Restaurant itself reminded me of an upscale Waffle House with the decor and menu items. But the food itself was way better than a Waffle House. Our waitress was great, forgot her name but she was a young girl probably in college. She did a great job. My omelet was cooked good and the bagel was toasted and came with a side of cream cheese that I enjoyed. The restaurant has these black and white striped curtains along the bottom of the windows that is right next to the table and chairs that we sat at and they were very dirty. Had stains all over them that is why I'm docking a star. Overall, I would go back to get breakfast here again.

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    Nathan D.

    Portions | smoothie | chicken and waffle Portions - this place has large portions at a great price. Make sure you bring your appetite for all the meals. Smoothie - I had a mango smoothie with my meal. It was pretty tasty and surprisingly filling. It was large and would definitely recommend. Chicken and Waffles - I had the chicken and waffles for my meal which was massive. We went for brunch and I was full for the rest of the day - no lie. The waffle is standard size but you get three full sized chicken tenders. The seasoning is good but not special. They offer various condiments to put on your meal. Pro tip: they have tons of parking - so no need to add time to your trip.

    Hot chocolate
    Christie D.

    Decided to try an omelet during this visit and I'm so glad I did. I went with the build-your-own omelet, adding hashbrowns, bacon, onions, and cheddar cheese. It also came with a side, so I chose a biscuit. Everything was fresh and delicious. To top it off, I had a hot chocolate, which was excellent as well. The service was great, as usual.

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    Alvon B.

    We stopped in for brunch on the way back to the LSMSA high school. Stopped off at this local brunch spot. It was busy but no wait. Food was really good with friendly service that seem to work well as a team, that was nice.

    A little different but the food is still great.
    Tom G.

    Best breakfast food in Baton Rouge Been going there for 30 years Thanks for still being there

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    The food here was Amazing. I would recommend this place BEST breakfast place. And the service was awesome loved it

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    Phenomenal breakfast and awesome service. About a 25 minute wait, but we'll worth it!

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    Great staff and big portions. Food had a great taste. My picky eater declared we are coming back this trip and every trip to LSU.

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